There is no shortage of predictions regarding the future of data center power densities, but their track-record over the last decade has been poor. At the same time, there is also a general inconsistency in the way different groups define and discuss the topic of the high-density data center

Whether faced with the task of accommodating more users, consolidating datacenters, increasing virtualization, improving uptime, or just improving response times, the task of evaluating and implementing all of the required technology can prove both arduous and frustrating. A number of vendors have joined together to provide pre-defined rack level solutions of best-of-breed hardware along with software optimized to work on that configuration. The Vblock from VCE and FlexPod from NetApp + Cisco are but two examples of these “converged” systems. They typically are deployed entire racks at a time. A benefit of converged systems is that the buyer does not have to know as much about the internal workings of the various pieces of the system in order to have a rapid and successful deployment.

The rack power distribution unit (rack PDU) has emerged from obscurity. As the last link of the elaborate data center power chain, the traditional role of the rack PDU has been to deliver stable, reliable and adequate power to all the devices in the rack or cabinet—servers, storage, network equipment—which are plugged into it. Although it provides the electrical heartbeat to all the systems that run the critical applications that support the operation of the business (or that, in some cases, are the business); it was often considered a simple commodity, just a power strip. Typically, IT merely told facilities how much power was needed, based on device nameplate specs—and often with redundancy, so there was plenty of headroom and minimal risk of downtime. Little thought was given to efficiency or what other value a rack PDU could provide.

Demand for Data Centers is increasing exponentially and forcing the industry as a whole to reevaluate their processes. This is most obvious in rented Data Centers and mobile Data Centers. Having said that, changes in standards are occurring at every level of the Data Center, especially in design, installation, and maintenance. Newer standards are giving those in the know a competitive edge.
One of the newest standards is using connectorized cable assemblies to distribute power from the Data Center’s UPS (uninterrupted power supply) to the PDUs (power distribution unit). Using a connectorized cable assembly streamlines the entire Data Center by decreasing costs and installation time while increasing profitability.
Read to learn how connectorized cable assemblies:
• Simplify and shorten the design phase
• Improve the Safety and Reliability
• Reduce installation time and minimize downtime

In an innovation-powered economy, ideas need to travel at the speed of thought. Yet even as our ability to communicate across companies and time zones grows rapidly, people remain frustrated by downtime and unanticipated delays across the increasingly complex grid of cloud-based infrastructure, data networks, storage systems, and servers that power our work.

All companies, small and large, grapple with infrastructure growth and IT modernization. For many companies, datacenter infrastructure has become an essential part of a hybrid cloud environment that allows users to consume internal and external resources seamlessly. This, in turn, is helping modernize today's datacenters and drive new levels of agility, productivity, and scale.
A common attribute of modern datacenter infrastructure is solutions that provide all compute and data services as a single system that can be managed holistically at a rack scale. IDC refers to such solutions as converged infrastructure.
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From equipping them with accurate data to efficiency-driving
tools to impactful training, you want to find the best systems
to help your reps soar. As the market floods with technology
(and a lot of lofty claims), it may be tough to know what you
actually need and where to start your research process to
help — not hinder — your team.
You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about sales engagement
platforms, and there are quite a few to choose from. But
what is it? What does it do?
In sales, time is money. If you find that your team’s time is
tied up in manual or administrative tasks, consider looking into a sales engagement platform. The right sales engagement platform will power outreach quality and quantity, ultimately helping your team crush their goals and boost the bottom line.
In this guide, we’ll help you think through what features you
should look for and what questions to ask as you begin to
compare your options.

Office 365, Microsoft’s cloud-based productivity
suite, includes online versions of Microsoft’s most
popular solutions, like Exchange and SharePoint,
storage through OneDrive, and several mobile apps,
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook,
Publisher, and Skype for Business. Office 365 is central
to Microsoft’s strategy as the company evolves into a
mobile-first, cloud-first software and solutions provider.
Many MobileIron customers are increasingly using
Office 365 on mobile devices instead of on traditional
PCs. Therefore the ability to secure and deploy Office
365 on mobile devices using MobileIron is a common
requirement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is staggering in its speed of handling simple requests and automating conversations. But AI solutions are not enough for the best customer experiences. Human emotions sometimes demand the human touch that only live agents can provide.
Kate, Customer Experience AI by Genesys, combined with the power of human touch can improve customer experience, empower employees and dramatically reduce costs. This seamless combination of AI technology and humans, or “Blended AI by Genesys,” addresses the entire customer journey for the best possible outcomes.
Download the eBook and learn how Kate and Blended AI lets you:
• Personalize self-service
• Connect customer conversations
• Create smart agent experiences
• Start small and deploy fast with MicroApps

The 2017 Magic Quadrant provides Gartner’s annual analysis of the contact center infrastructure vendors. The report examines the innovations driving the market and compares vendors based on completeness of vision and ability to execute.
Get the complimentary report now to:
• Compare contact center vendors and see which quadrant they are aligned to
• Review the latest market outlook including on premise and cloud deployment choices
• Learn what critical capabilities to consider when evaluating solutions and legacy system replacement
For the ninth year, we are honored to be positioned as a leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide. Gartner placed Genesys highest amongst all vendors in ability to execute and completeness of vision. We believe this unique position validates our mission to power the world’s best customer engagement solutions for organizations of all sizes, both in the cloud and on premise.

Your customers expect effortless and personalized engagement across all their channels. Delivering exceptional customer service requires the platform, infrastructure, applications and resources to identify, route and switch interactions seamlessly between agents and channels, while keeping relevant data available throughout the customer journey.
Download this paper to learn how to:
• Transform single interactions into personalized customer journeys
• Empower employees with the right set of tools, including a unified desktop
• Quickly deploy new technologies, like blended artificial intelligence (AI), bots and virtual assistants to exceed your customers’ rapidly evolving expectations

Bots and automation collide with the power of human touch.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is staggering in its speed of handling simple requests and automating conversations. But AI solutions are not enough for the best customer experiences. Human emotions sometimes demand the human touch that only live agents can provide.
Kate, Customer Experience AI by Genesys, combined with the power of human touch can improve customer experience, empower employees and dramatically reduce costs. This seamless combination of AI technology and humans, or “Blended AI by Genesys,” addresses the entire customer journey for the best possible outcomes.
Download the eBook and learn how Kate and Blended AI lets you:
• Personalize self-service
• Connect customer conversations
• Create smart agent experiences
• Start small and deploy fast with MicroApps

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The 2017 Magic Quadrant provides Gartner’s annual analysis of the contact center infrastructure vendors. The report examines the innovations driving the market and compares vendors based on completeness of vision and ability to execute.
Get the complimentary report now to:
• Compare contact center vendors and see which quadrant they are aligned to
• Review the latest market outlook including on premise and cloud deployment choices
• Learn what critical capabilities to consider when evaluating solutions and legacy system replacement
For the ninth year, we are honored to be positioned as a leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide. Gartner placed Genesys highest amongst all vendors in ability to execute and completeness of vision. We believe this unique position validates our mission to power the world’s best customer engagement solutions for organizations of all sizes, both in the cloud and on premise.

PureCloud was designed to simplify the way you manage customer relationships. It’s powerfully simple, fast and intuitive. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Get a better look at the benefits and tools of Genesys PureCloud in a new report by Nucleus Research. For their study, Nucleus examined past and current customer experiences, breadth of functionality and results of use.

PureCloud was designed to simplify the way you manage customer relationships. It’s powerfully simple, fast and intuitive. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Get a better look at the benefits and tools of Genesys PureCloud in a new report by Nucleus Research. For their study, Nucleus examined past and current customer experiences, breadth of functionality and results of use.
From rapid cloud deployment to rolling software updates, PureCloud enables best-in-class customer experiences today and well into the future. Read the full report to learn more about:
• PureCloud tools like automated omnichannel routing, social channel management, outbound dialing, integration with other software and analytics and reporting.
• Benefits of the platform such as lower costs, increased flexibility, improved time to value, and better workforce optimization.
• Current customer success stories and the future of PureCloud.

When Facebook released their bot feature, M, the virtual assistant living inside their Messenger platform, it was billed as the next generation of how people connect and interact with the internet. Since then, over 18,000 companies have created their own branded chatbots with the help of Facebook’s platform.
Never ones to miss out on a trend, Microsoft, Google and Apple have all been hard at work developing their own integrated chatbot features. Brands of all shapes and sizes, from American Express to 1800-Flowers to Domino’s Pizza, all have their own chatbots, proving the versatility of the concept. As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said at the 2016 Build conference, “As an industry, we are on the cusp of a new frontier that pairs the power of natural human language with advanced machine intelligence.”

Whether you are a rapidly growing start-up, or a global company managing millions of interactions, Bold360 ai helps you deliver better customer experiences — no matter the problem, location or device. This simple and highly intelligent solution makes it easy to get started, and has the ability to grow as your interactions evolve.

More and more sporting goods and outdoor sports retailers are using the rich and robust Epicor® Eagle N Series® solutions for higher profits and faster growth—all while building loyal customer relationships.
Now, with hundreds of additional enhancements built in, Epicor Eagle N Series software can help you streamline nearly everything you do for your business so you can focus on running more efficiently and profitably. With Eagle N Series, you can:
• Simplify everyday processes—natural, intuitive workflows whisk you through everyday activities, plus it includes specialty tools for firearms compliance and equipment rentals
• Manage complex inventory despite seasonal and trend-based demand swings
• Improve overall business performance—make fast, informed decisions using intuitive on-screen analytics and dashboards
What do businesses powered by Eagle N Series have to say about it? Read on to find out.

Running a successful firearms and shooting sports retail business offers unique challenges. To achieve growth, you need a software solution that streamlines nearly every aspect of your firearms business—letting you focus on running a more compliant, efficient, and profitable operation.
Created in collaboration with Orchid Advisors, Epicor FFL Compliance Manager is a robust, cloud-based system for firearms retailers that seamlessly manages ATF compliance for higher profits and faster growth. This fast, easy-to-use bound book solution can:
• Quickly package compliance reports on demand and review bound book activity with dashboards to support ATF inspections
• Save time by scanning serial numbers instead of entering them manually
• Relieve audit stress thanks to easy access to bound book data and on-demand, ATF-friendly reporting
Read on to hear from businesses currently powered by Epicor FFL Compliance solutions.

More and more hardware and home center retailers are using the rich and robust Epicor® Eagle N Series® solutions for higher profits and faster growth—all while building loyal customer relationships.
Now, with hundreds of additional enhancements built in, Epicor Eagle N Series software can help you streamline nearly everything you do for your business so you can focus on running more efficiently and profitably. With Eagle N Series, you can:
• Simplify everyday processes—natural, intuitive workflows whisk you through everyday activities
• Manage complex inventory despite seasonal and trend-based demand swings
• Improve overall business performance—make fast, informed decisions using intuitive on-screen analytics and dashboards
What do businesses powered by Eagle N Series have to say about it? Read on to find out.

Meet the demands of your highest-volume POS lanes with Zebra MP7000 next generation multi-plane 1D/2D imager. The MP7000 is loaded with features that take scanning performance and simplicity to the next level, enabling faster-than-ever checkout in cashier-manned and self-checkout lanes, improving cashier productivity, POS throughput and the shopper experience. A smart investment, the MP7000 offers an unmatched industry-best total cost of ownership (TCO) by delivering maximum uptime and minimum power consumption in an easy-to-service design with fewer parts and components. And with Zebra's complimentary powerful management applications, you can remotely manage all of your MP7000s, no matter where they are located.

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The rise of mobile devices have changed the way we communicate, the way we work, and the way we shop. Mobile devices give power to the consumers. Constant connectivity allows for easy access to endless information providing customers with multiple purchase options.
In eCommerce, mobile shopping is sharply rising. According to Forrester, 29% of all U.S. eCommerce transactions will occur on a tablet or mobile phone this year, totaling $114 billion. By 2018, that percentage will rise to 54% of the total $414 billion in eCommerce sales.i All of this information points to the fact that mobile is not just a trend, it's a reality. A reality that forces businesses to change the way they engage with their customers.